[ubuntu-uk] Routers and printers

[Matt Jones]

On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM, John <jakewc2 at sky.com> wrote:
> Isnt there something about companies restricting you from buying routers
> apart from theirs. I belong to Sky, and if Sky found out I had a
> different Router than theirs they would cut me off. There is a way to
> get the username and password that comes with my router, but I am afraid
> to actually go into that just in case I mess it up. I am sure that most
> companies wont allow you to change routers. Which is stupid really
> considering the ones they give you are so basic.
>
> John.
>
> Steve Archer wrote:
>> Hi Rik
>>
>> Most routers, both wired and wireless, are pretty much standard models
>> that you can buy in the shop.
>>
>> The emphasis being on the word "standard" - if you have some
>> fancy-fandangle adapter running an uncertified wifi standard to squeeze
>> some more speed out of the connection (supposedly) then its likely
>> you'll want a compatible router. Which on the whole wouldn't be a router
>> issued by an ISP.
>>
>> My advice, if they're giving it away free then give it a go - likely its
>> pre-configured and ready to rock-n-roll.
>>
>> If you want a bit more out of your wireless, like you're streaming media
>> throughout your house and several devices then do some research and get
>> the most appropriate router for your needs - be prepared to give your
>> wallet a severe bashing.
>>
>> And remember, chances are your internet connection is less then 20meg,
>> and 802.11g is supposed to be 54meg, so there's really no need to go for
>> an all-singing all-dancing super-fast wireless router just for browsing
>> the net.
>>
>> One caveat to this. If you are running services behind your routers,
>> like web hosting, and you want additional control and security then you
>> might want to look at a more funtional router.
>>
>> As for your printer, I concur with Harry's comments.
>>
>> Cheers, Steve
>>
>>
>>
>> Rik Boland wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> I got a router free when I got my broadband but shops sell routers.
>>>
>>> Why and what the difference - r they better?
>>>
>>> Also is there a way to make my wired printer wireless?
>>>
>>> Shalom
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Not for most ISPs, they give you a Username/password that you know. I
don't know why Sky does that, do they try to upsell routers?
Matt.